Product Description: 4-Methylbenzylidene camphor (4-MBC) is an endocrine disrupter that produces estrogen-like effects. 4-Methylbenzylidene camphor decreases the proliferation of human trophoblast cells and induces apoptosis. 4-Methylbenzylidene camphor activates PI3K/AKT and ERK1/2 signaling pathways and elevates intracellular ROS production. 4-Methylbenzylidene camphor is a ultraviolet (UV) filter and may hamper normal placental formation during early pregnancy[1][2].
Formula: C18H22O
References: [1]Changwon Yang, et al. 4-Methylbenzylidene-camphor inhibits proliferation and induces reactive oxygen species-mediated apoptosis of human trophoblast cells. Reprod Toxicol. 2019 Mar:84:49-58./[2]Margret Schlumpf, et al. Developmental toxicity of UV filters and environmental exposure: a review. Int J Androl. 2008 Apr;31(2):144-51.